Photographer's Note

A chameleon in the Niokolo Koba National Park.
This park is a World Heritage with an area of more than 9,000 km2, situated along the banks of the Gambia River, where we can find lots of species, including reptiles.
Spending the night there, in a tent in the middle of the forest, can be a fantastic experience.

Hi Ana,
i am not sure if i have seen a chameleon in Africa or not but on the other hand they are experts at camouflaging themself:) Amazing crisp shot with beautiful light and blurred background, well done!

Ola Ana, I like reptiles so it must have been delight to see this chamaeleon. I am envious, I have never seen one in free. And probably not easy to see the guy, they are camouflage masters. Fantastic shot, sharp and with good colours.

Hello Ana,
how to become invisible?:)
great nature shot and really excellent close-up.I can imagine it´s not the easiest subject to photograph,but you did here good job.
I enjoy also the way you mastered here the depth(blurry background looks magnificent and adds something dreamy to the scene!)

Hello Ana,
Great sharp and fine capture of this strange chameleon. I love the detailing and clarity you have been able to capture on its skin and eyes, excellent! It stands out so well in the blurred BG. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Subho

Hi Ana
A really handsome little beastie who probably has changed to this colour and blending in with the soft background but he does have some wonderful colouring, doing what he does best here. Excellent close up work i think he certainly looks so co-operative, filled with incredible detail, coupled with the charm of this creature make this image a real winner. You have done him proud for sure! Technically and compositionally first class. Congrats
Best regards

Hi Ana,
What a beautiful little creature, and you captured the swivel of his eyes pertly well here. Your use of depth of field has managed to isolate him nicely from the blurred backdrop. Beautiful clarity on the chameleon and lovely bokeh in the frame too. Nicely done.
Cheers
Noel

Hi Ana,
this is a beautiful and so charming wild life photo. I have just recently showed my little daughter photos of this creature in internet but I have never seen it with my own eyes, I am so jealous. Great capture with pleasantly blurred background.
Happy New Year!
M

Hi Ana, I have never seen Chameleon, and this creature is adorable in this picture shown here. I like the way he/she grabs the tree branch. Stunned sharpness with blurry BG stands out the subject even more.
Thank for sharing
Anna

Hello Ana,
What a stunning close up of the chameleon. The minute details are so wonderfully captured in perfect light management. Nice bokeh and great timing.
Thanks for sharing such a superb nature shot.
With regards,
Alekhya

Chameleons are fascinating creatures Ana (I don't really like lizards, snakes and other such reptiles) but this is a great shot. Pin sharp with an excellent soft green toning backdrop; you emphasise the creatures ability to change his colours and to blend into the environment. Good detail on his 'hands' too, the way they use them to hang-on is amazing. Warmest wishes for 2014. Rosemary

Sneaky little fella', isn't he? :) A great close up look at one of natures marvels, and a very smart depth of field to help separate this creature from the background...otherwise we might not even see him!

Exquisite detail, you really achieved an impressive result. I envy your experience here, must have been something to remember for a long time. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season. All the best for 2014.

What a way to bring in the year, with this little man. He is adorable and the shades of green, together with the shallow green depth of field are simply amazing. Excellent detail and light management. An impressive shot.

Hi, Ana,
Amazing face of this chameleon at the moment, perferct quality, excellent sharpness. Two days ago I was in the National park of Sri Lanka, I have some amazing photos of the local fauna too. But I have never seen this animal in wild life. Thanks for the presentation!
Serghei

Good afternoon.
An interesting article about Niokolo Koba National Park ...
Good time recording and contrast, beautiful colors.
Good work, nice stippled green lizard with big eyes.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Paja.

Hello Ana,
well spotted and very well executed picture. The DOF is perfect and the blurred background makes the chameleon stand out from its environment. Very good focus and lovely colors.
All the best
Kamila

Hello Ana,
this is such a fine and cute portrait of the chameleon, he seems to be studying us with some apprehension, exposed at the edge of the branch. You captured him with amazing sharpness, he stands out as 3D and looks as if he's going to blink or move just before our eyes. The lighting and the colours are superb and it's funny how he still stands out against the green tones of the backdrop you so playfully chose for him. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania